Hold onto your WIGS!!! Because In this episode of The Cosplay Crunch, we bring on Wig-Wig Cosplay, a talented cosplay couple from Minnesota, to discuss their unique experiences through the cosplay community. We get a heavy dose of Wig-Lore, and delve into the cosplay culture of Minnesota. Wig Wig Cosplay discusses their role as cosplay coordinators and the challenges of balancing cosplay with convention and real life responsibilities. If you ever wanted to hear LOTS of leatherworking talk, you’re in the right place, as we discuss personal journeys into leatherworking, the unique qualities of leather as a material, and the sustainability aspects of using leather in costume design, as well as valuable advice for aspiring leatherworkers. We get the honest truth from competing in the International Cosplay League (ICL), and the vibrant atmosphere of Japan Weekend Madrid. Of course we have to talk about dynamics of maintaining a cosplay RELATIONSHIP and the KEY to maintaining healthy partnerships. And of course… we have to feature their much beloved cat, Peppy!

Make way for British Royalty! Well… he does at LEAST have a crown! On this episode of the Cosplay Crunch, we invite Matthew Barry onto the show to bring us all things UK cosplay! From Matthew's personal journey into the world of conventions to the skills he developed along the way to his first contest, we explore the challenges and joys of creating costumes, the importance of personal health, and the impact of winning prestigious competitions like the C2E2 Global Cosplay Championship. Matthew shares his profound and unique journey through the cosplay community, detailing the emotional highs and lows of competition, the burden of expectations, and the importance of community and friendship. We highlight the innovations he explored in his craft, particularly in electroplating techniques, and reflects on the lessons learned from both success and failure. We talk about conventions like C2E2 and Japan Weekend Madrid, reflect on the evolution of his storytelling through photography, and the importance of community and connections in the cosplay world. Matthew emphasizes the significance of believing in oneself and others, highlighting the love and support that defines the cosplay culture.